Chemical Reaction Engineering

Runaway Reactions - Consider Bottom Venting for Reactive Liquids

June

2001

Safety

Kenneth L. Walter, Victor H. Edwards

Avoid runaway reactions by selecting the right pressure-relief system. In certain situations, passive bottom-venting can be an improvement over conventional top-venting pressure relief systems.

Optimizing Batch Operations

January

2006

Reactions and Separations

Kah Loong Choong, Robin Smith

Use this novel method to optimize the operating conditions as they vary through time in batch processes.

Select the Right Spray Nozzle

June

2001

Reactions and Separations

Peter Welander, Terra L. Vincent

Finding the proper nozzle for specific applications doesn't have to be difficult. By applying basic concepts of nozzle technology, you can create a droplet profile that best suits your needs.

Graphically Assess a Reactor's Characteristics

March

2006

Reactions and Separations

David Glasser, David Milne, David Glasser, Diane Hildebrandt and Brendon Hausberger

Use this technique to analyze reactor/reaction systems for which dependable kinetic data are available, or to quickly find the operating characterisitics needed for the maximum selectivity of a reactant.